Appalachian Trail veteran will offer hiking advice at Vandalia Library

VANDALIA — Hiking 101 will be offered on Thursday, March 9 at the Vandalia library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room.

The class is presented by Outdoor Adventure Connection and speaker Andy Niekamp. The class will discuss aspects of hiking such as clothing, footwear, gear, safety, maps, and local parks.

Niekamp, a Kettering resident has extensive hiking experience, having hiked the length of the Appalachian Trail three times. Also, he is the founder of Dayton Hikers, the largest outdoor recreation group in Dayton.

To attend the class, sign up at www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/events.

CASEY LAUGHTER

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